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We all know that a healthy lifestyle is made up of little incremental changes we make to our daily routines. Swap your daily Starbucks Frappuccino with an Americano? Sure. Replace that morning Instagram binge with a 15-minute meditation? No problem! Make all your work lunches from scratch? Wait! What?

The rise in popularity of food-delivery services was an answer to our prayers. These days, most of us are incredibly time-poor, and ordering takeaway is simply part of our reality. Although here at Goodness we advocate making as many home-cooked meals as possible, we do realize that it can be too much to ask for most of us. We also realize that, with thousands of restaurants offering delivery, it can be a challenge to make healthy choices. And if cooking at home is the best thing you can do for your health, then learning how to navigate a complex food-delivery scene and scoping the healthiest choices on offer is the second best.

Which is why we’ve put together this helpful guide. Below, you’ll find a roundup of our top twenty healthy picks for each Dubai delivery area, all available via Deliveroo.

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When selecting the dishes that made our Goodness-approved list, we followed these simple rules – and, as new restaurants keep being added to the platform, you can use these guidelines as selection criteria when ordering online. By the way, the same rules apply when ordering in restaurants.

Look for a balanced meal to provide you with all the macro and micronutrients you need. Always ensure the dish features a protein and a fat to keep you full and prevent that nasty 4 p.m. crash. If you follow a low-carb diet, up your fat intake.

Opt for meals that are high in vegetables. Vegetables are full of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and we could all use more of those. Also, you get bonus points for having more than three colors on your plate.

Avoid deep-fried ingredients as those are typically cooked using cheap vegetable oils that increase inflammation in the body.

Choose the most un-sophisticated dressing (think olive oil with balsamic or a simple tahini dressing) to avoid sugary, vegetable-oil variety. We usually skip the dressing altogether and use high-quality olive oil (that we keep in our desk drawers) to season dishes.

If you order a drink, make sure it’s sugar-free. Say no to soda, fruit juices, or sweetened coffees. Water is the best way to hydrate and you can have a black coffee or a tea to end the meal.